A Behanding in Spokane: Dark Comedy by Martin McDonagh

Carmichael is a gun-carrying killer who's desperately looking for the missing left hand he somehow lost as a youth. When he's suddenly faced with a nosy hotel clerk and a bickering couple of con artists who figure they've put their finger on a way to make some quick cash, the fun begins. That's the premise of A Behanding in Spokane, the 2010 comedy from acclaimed Tony and Oscar-nominated playwright and screenwriter Martin McDonagh (In Bruges, The Lieutenant of Inishmore, The Beauty Queen of Leenane). It's the first of his works to be set in the U.S. but retains all of McDonagh's trademark biting black wit as the Irish playwright peers into the madness and absurdity that lurks in the heart of America.

Reviews & Ratings

What an excellent show! Very dark, but funny at the same time. This was the second production I've seen by Second Thought Theatre, and they've blown me away again! The acting was fantastic - all four actors are gifted. The company seems to pick unusual projects, and it's nice to see something different being done in local theatre.

The production was done at Bryant Hall, which is right next to the Kalita Humphreys. This was my first time there, and it would be nice to see it become the permanent home for this company. It needs a little work, but it provides an intimate venue for interesting works. Can't wait for my next visit!

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This show contains mature content.

About the Ticket Supplier: Second Thought Theatre

Second Thought Theatre seeks to capture the moment of creation between artist and audience. Dedicated to ensemble productions that explore challenging and dramatic works from the canon of theatrical literature, we strive to enlighten and entertain our audience by pushing the boundaries of human thought and emotion. Old works done in new ways, new works done in old ways. Everything is possible when you take a second thought.

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